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Berea-Appalachia and the Shakers: People, Places and Values |
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Program Number: |
1471RJ |
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| Duration: |
6 nights |
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Berea, Kentucky
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| Price starting at: |
$735.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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History & Culture
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| Meals: |
17;
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Become immersed in the history and heritage of Appalachia and the unique Shaker community at two of Kentucky's most distinctive institutions. In Berea — a town founded in 1855 on the ideals of equality — learn about the people of this region and their communities. Journey to Shaker Village — a National Historic Landmark— to gain an appreciation for the Shakers and learn about their worship, highly successful industries, joyful music, and crafts.
Highlights
• Experience the power and joy of Appalachian music, literature, and traditional crafts.
• Learn about Berea College's historic connection with the people.
• Consider the role of the Shakers as America’s first “pharmacists,” and learn how they developed their knowledge of medicinal and culinary herbs.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to two miles on uneven terrain. Historic buildings with stairs, no elevator.
Date Specific Information
8-11-2013
Program begins in Harrodsburg, Kentucky and ends in Berea, Kentucky. Program also includes a riverboat cruise.
11-17-2013
Program begins in Berea, Kentucky and ends in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Itinerary Summary
Berea, 3 nights; Shaker Village, 3 nights.
Itinerary may be reversed depending on date.
Coordinated by Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
Berea
This small town south of Lexington near the edge of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region is renowned for its small college, Southern hospitality and commitment to the arts and crafts of the Appalachian Mountain region, which community artisans, musicians and gallery owners celebrate through their work.
Shaker Village
Located near Lexington, Ky., Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a preserved historic site where a Shaker religious community was active from 1805 to 1910. This National Historic Landmark encompasses 34 original buildings, 2,800 acres of farmland on which traditional animals roam, an outdoor living history museum and a classic country inn.
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Accommodations
Berea: Historic Boone Tavern Hotel. Shaker Village: Guestrooms in restored Shaker buildings featuring hand-made Shaker reproduction furniture and contemporary baths.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Susan Hughes
| | Susan Hughes has been the Museum and Special Programs Manager at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill since 1994. A frequent speaker at regional and national venues, Susan's research interests are historic architecture, 19th century funeral and mourning customs, the Civil War, and classic Mustang automobiles. Susan holds a B.A. in history from Western Kentucky University and did graduate work at Western and the University of Kentucky. She previously worked at the Kentucky Historical Society. | | | | Debbie Larkin
| | A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Debbie Larkin is an herbalist and botanist who has worked as the village herbalist at Shaker Village. Debbie works as an environmental educator at Bluegrass Pride, a non-profit organization that provides environmental resources and information to schools, community groups, local governments and citizens of Central Kentucky. She also owns The Stillroom, where she sells plants, herbs, and teaching aromatherapy and herbal remedies. | | | | Donna Phillips
| | Donna Phillips is the coordinator of music programs at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and director of music for the Pleasant Hill Singers. Donna also serves as the children's choir director and the adult handbell choir director at Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington. A native Kentuckian, Donna graduated from the University of Kentucky with degrees in music education and performance. She has won several awards, including the Presidential Academic Achievement Award for Music Performance. | | | | Ralph Ward
| | A native Kentuckian, Ralph Ward received both his B.A. and M.A. in history from Eastern Illinois University, specializing in agricultural history. He began his career at Colonial Williamsburg as a specialist at Carter's Grove Plantation, and later moved on to manage the historic agriculture program for The Homeplace in Tennessee. In 1994, Ralph was hired to develop a program for Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, focusing on the challenges facing food production systems in the modern world. | | | |
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